22 Ways for Your Congregation to Never Experience Unhealthy Conflict Again [Presentation Edition]

22 Ways for Your Congregation to Never Experience Unhealthy Conflict Again [Presentation Edition]

A collection of articles by George Bullard that examine these 22 wyas. Available November 10, 2009, and digitally delivered to you as a PDF file within two business days of your order.

The typical congregation is unwilling or unable to proactively and positively address conflict before it becomes unhealthy and does significant damage to the vision fulfillment of the congregation. It must first experience unhealthy conflict one or more times before it is motivated to engage in activities that may prevent it from ever experiencing unhealthy conflict again.

As an extension of the work he introduced in his book, Every Congregation Needs a Little Conflict, George Bullard has written a series of articles about 22 ways for congregations to never experience unhealthy conflict again. Here is a list of the topics.

Your Congregation May Never Experience Unhealthy Conflict Again If It . . .

1. Develops a Core Ideology Involving Mission, Purpose, Core Values, and Vision
2. Renews Its Core Ideology Every Eight to Ten Years
3. Creates a FaithSoaring Culture
4. Focuses on Adult Discipleship Development
5. Encourages a Prayer Culture
6. Has Fun Together as a Congregation
7. Creates More Meaningful Fellowship and Deep Friendships
8. Nurtures a Conflict-Literate Culture
9. Learns How Not to Escalate Conflict
10. Seeks Outside Third-Party Assistance When Appropriate
11. Learns How to Embrace Diversity
12. Follows Empowering Governance Documents
13. Develops Open, Healthy Decision-Making
14. Develops Open, Healthy Communication
15. Deals with Conflict from a Principle Perspective
16. Uses Open, Healthy Processes
17. Proactively Addresses Balanced Finances
18. Proactively Addresses Any Worship Wars
19. Has Coaching Available for  Ministers
20. Encourages Ministers to Each Have a Personal Mission Statement
21. Has Ministers with a Best Alternative Ministry Placement
22. Insultates its Ministers from Failure

What is Included with the Collection

• 22 articles of around 500 words each that describe the 22 ways. [These articles may be reproduced. To receive personal coaching for your congregation purchase the Premium Edition or Coaching Edition.]
• PowerPoint presentation of the 22 ways.
• Coaching questions around each factor and the overall concept.
• Link to a survey on the 22 factors where you can eventually compare your congregation to all congregations who have completed the survey.
• All who purchase collection will receive an invitation to a teleconference to dialogue with others looking at this issue regarding their congregation. Multiple persons from your congregation may participate in this teleconference. [The teleconference will be scheduled later, and will be recorded and a link made available to all participants.]
• E-mail dialogue with George Bullard for up to 90 days following teleconference.
• License to reproduce the articles for use in your congregation and personal ministry.

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